Traces on algebras of parameter dependent pseudodifferential operators and the eta-invariant

We identify Melrose's suspended algebra of pseudodifferential operators with a subalgebra of the algebra of parametric pseudodifferential operators with parameter space . For a general algebra of parametric pseudodifferential operators, where the parameter space may now be a cone , we construct a unique ``symbol valued trace', which extends the -trace on operators of small order. This construction is in the spirit of a trace due to Kontsevich and Vishik in the nonparametric case. Our trace allows us to construct various trace functionals in a systematic way. Furthermore, we study the higher-dimensional eta-invariants on algebras with parameter space . Using Clifford representations we construct for each first order elliptic differential operator a natural family of parametric pseudodifferential operators over . The eta-invariant of this family coincides with the spectral eta-invariant of the operator.

     

On injective or dense-range operators leaving a given chain of subspaces invariant

In this paper we prove the existence of dense-range or one-to-one compact operators on a separable Banach space leaving a given finite chain of subspaces invariant. We use this result to prove that a semigroup of bounded operators is reducible if and only if there exists an appropriate one-to-one compact operator such that the collection of compact operators is reducible.

     

The structure of quantum spheres

We show that the C*-algebra of a quantum sphere , 1$">, consists of continuous fields of operators in a C*-algebra , which contains the algebra of compact operators with , such that is a constant function of , where is the quotient map and is the unit circle.

     

Sharp Gaussian bounds and -growth of semigroups associated with elliptic and Schrödinger operators

We prove sharp large time Gaussian estimates for heat kernels of elliptic and Schrödinger operators, including Schrödinger operators with magnetic fields. Our estimates are then used to prove that for general (magnetic) Schrödinger operators , we have the -estimate (for large ):

where is the spectral bound of The same estimate holds for elliptic and Schrödinger operators on general domains.

     

On approximations of rank one -perturbations

Approximations of rank one -perturbations of self-adjoint operators by operators with regular rank one perturbations are discussed. It is proven that in the case of arbitrary not semibounded operators such approximations in the norm resolvent sense can be constructed without any renormalization of the coupling constant. Approximations of semibounded operators are constructed using rank one non-symmetric regular perturbations.

     

Path stability and nonlinear weak ergodic theorems

Let be a sequence of nonlinear operators. We discuss the asymptotic properties of their inhomogeneous iterates in metric spaces, then apply the results to the ordered Banach spaces through projective metrics. Theorems on path stability and nonlinear weak ergodicity are obtained in this paper.

     

On the existence of eigenvalues of Toeplitz operators on planar regions

A study is made of the eigenvalues of self-adjoint Toeplitz operators on multiply connected planar regions having holes. The presence of eigenvalues is detected through an analysis of the zeros of translations of theta functions restricted to in .

     

Subelliptic Cordes estimates

We prove Cordes type estimates for subelliptic linear partial differential operators in non-divergence form with measurable coefficients in the Heisenberg group. As an application we establish interior horizontal -regularity for p-harmonic functions in the Heisenberg group for the range .

     

Powers and roots of Toeplitz operators

We study the commutativity of two Toeplitz operators whose symbols are quasihomogeneous functions. We give a relationship between this commutativity and the roots (or powers) of the Toeplitz operators. We use this to characterize Toeplitz operators with symbols in which commute with Toeplitz operators whose symbols are of the form .

     

On residualities in the set of Markov operators on

We show that the set of those Markov operators on the Schatten class such that , where is one-dimensional projection, is norm open and dense. If we require that the limit projections must be on strictly positive states, then such operators form a norm dense . Surprisingly, for the strong operator topology operators the situation is quite the opposite.

     

Bilinear operators on Herz-type Hardy spaces

The authors prove that bilinear operators given by finite sums of products of Calderón-Zygmund operators on are bounded from into if and only if they have vanishing moments up to a certain order dictated by the target space. Here are homogeneous Herz-type Hardy spaces with and . As an application they obtain that the commutator of a Calderón-Zygmund operator with a BMO function maps a Herz space into itself.

     

Modified Taylor reproducing formulas and h-p clouds

We study two different approximations of a multivariate function by operators of the form , where is an -reproducing partition of unity and are modified Taylor polynomials of degree expanded at . The first approximation was introduced by Xuli (2003) in the univariate case and generalized for convex domains by Guessab et al. (2005). The second one was introduced by Duarte (1995) and proved in the univariate case. In this paper, we first relax the Guessab's convexity assumption and we prove Duarte's reproduction formula in the multivariate case. Then, we introduce two related reproducing quasi-interpolation operators in Sobolev spaces. A weighted error estimate and Jackson's type inequalities for h-p cloud function spaces are obtained. Last, numerical examples are analyzed to show the approximative power of the method.

     

Non-solvability for a class of left-invariant second-order differential operators on the Heisenberg group

We study the question of local solvability for second-order, left-invariant differential operators on the Heisenberg group , of the form

where is a complex matrix. Such operators never satisfy a cone condition in the sense of Sjöstrand and Hörmander. We may assume that cannot be viewed as a differential operator on a lower-dimensional Heisenberg group. Under the mild condition that and their commutator are linearly independent, we show that is not locally solvable, even in the presence of lower-order terms, provided that . In the case we show that there are some operators of the form described above that are locally solvable. This result extends to the Heisenberg group a phenomenon first observed by Karadzhov and Müller in the case of It is interesting to notice that the analysis of the exceptional operators for the case turns out to be more elementary than in the case When the analysis of these operators seems to become quite complex, from a technical point of view, and it remains open at this time.

     

Weak type estimates for cone multipliers on

We consider operators associated with the Fourier multipliers and show that is of weak type on , , for the critical value .

     

Nonlinear Cauchy-Riemann operators in

This paper has arisen from an effort to provide a comprehensive and unifying development of the -theory of quasiconformal mappings in . The governing equations for these mappings form nonlinear differential systems of the first order, analogous in many respects to the Cauchy-Riemann equations in the complex plane. This approach demands that one must work out certain variational integrals involving the Jacobian determinant. Guided by such integrals, we introduce two nonlinear differential operators, denoted by and , which act on weakly differentiable deformations of a domain .

Solutions to the so-called Cauchy-Riemann equations and are simply conformal deformations preserving and reversing orientation, respectively. These operators, though genuinely nonlinear, possess the important feature of being rank-one convex. Among the many desirable properties, we give the fundamental -estimate

In quest of the best constant , we are faced with fascinating problems regarding quasiconvexity of some related variational functionals. Applications to quasiconformal mappings are indicated.

     

Poisson integrals associated to Dunkl operators for dihedral groups

In this paper we study the boundary behavior of Poisson integrals associated to Dunkl differential-difference operators for dihedral groups and the boundary integral representations for functions on the unit disc of annihilated by the Laplace operator corresponding to these differential-difference operators.

     

Hyperinvariant subspaces for some subnormal operators

In this article we employ a technique originated by Enflo in 1998 and later modified by the authors to study the hyperinvariant subspace problem for subnormal operators. We show that every ``normalized'subnormal operator such that either does not converge in the SOT to the identity operator or does not converge in the SOT to zero has a nontrivial hyperinvariant subspace.

     

Non-commutative disc algebras and their representations

It is shown that the smallest closed subalgebra

generated by any sequence of isometries on a Hilbert space such that is completely isometrically isomorphic to the non-commutative ``disc' algebra introduced in Math. Scand. 68 (1991), 292--304. We also prove that for the Banach algebras and are not isomorphic. In particular, we give an example of two non-isomorphic Banach algebras which are completely isometrically embedded in each other. The completely bounded (contractive) representations of the ``disc' algebras on a Hilbert space are characterized. In particular, we prove that a sequence of operators is simultaneously similar to a contractive sequence (i.e., ) if and only if it is completely polynomially bounded. The first cohomology group of with coefficients in is calculated, showing, in particular, that the disc algebras are not amenable. Similar results are proved for the non-commutative Hardy algebras introduced in Math. Scand. 68 (1991), 292--304. The right joint spectrum of the left creation operators on the full Fock space is also determined.